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Robberfly - Promachus vertebratus
Copyright © 2007 Tom Bentley

Robberfly - Promachus vertebratus
Braidwood Dunes and Savanna Nature Preserve, Will County, Illinois, USA
July 29, 2007
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Contributed by Tom Bentley on 29 July, 2007 - 8:40pm
Last updated 15 September, 2008 - 7:42am

Moved
Moved from Giant Robber Flies.
… Herschel Raney, 15 September, 2008 - 7:42am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Robber Flies.
… Tom Bentley, 1 November, 2007 - 10:16pm login or register to post comments

Hi Tom
Excellant photo.

I believe this is Promachus Hinei

(Please correct me if I am wrong anyone)

Can I enquire what camera and lens you are using

Thanks
… Spike, 1 November, 2007 - 9:58pm login or register to post comments

 
Also meant to ask how you det
Also meant to ask how you determine this to be a P. hinei?
… Tom Bentley, 1 November, 2007 - 10:17pm login or register to post comments

 
Canon 20D and 100mm Macro. N
Canon 20D and 100mm Macro. Now I use a Canon 40D. Thanks.
… Tom Bentley, 1 November, 2007 - 10:14pm login or register to post comments

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